Taking a Chance on Myself? 🤔 · Creative Momentum w/ Si

Taking a Chance on Myself? 🤔

This week something wild happened at work.

My boss pulled me aside after watching one of my YouTube videos and basically said he sees me growing fast outside of my job. In the most respectful way, he said he didn’t want to hold me back. He even suggested that maybe I shift into part-time so I can get my time back and put more energy into acting, YouTube, and the businesses I’ve been building.

That hit me.

On one hand, I’m newly married, living in an apartment with my wife, trying to buy a house, and thinking about a baby next year. Stability matters.

On the other hand, this feels like one of those life signals that shows up when you’re starting to grow into the next version of yourself.

He said we could try it for a season, maybe 6 months. My coworker is about to go on paternity leave, so I’d probably shift into part-time after he’s back in January or February. I’d still keep steady income, but I’d also get back real time to build Actor Media Company, grow my YouTube, take more acting jobs, and create the life I’m actually trying to build.

I’ve been thinking really deeply about it.

Is this a risk? Yes.

Is it also an opportunity? I think so.

Sometimes success shows up disguised as a scary decision.

I’m curious how y’all handle moments like this.

Have you ever been at a crossroads where the “safe” option and the “growth” option didn’t match up?

How did you decide?

Appreciate any wisdom from this community. 🙏🏾

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